Winn-Dixie, vendors OK reclamation plan
JACKSONVILLE -- Winn-Dixie and its major vendors agreed to a plan Friday that frees up credit and provides about $100 million in liquidity for the bankrupt supermarket giant

The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks
Q: What, precisely, are "tech stocks," and are they a good buy now? -- M.C., Tulsa, Okla.

Nation's low savings ratehas lawmakers worried
WASHINGTON -- Congressional leaders of the drive to overhaul Social Security will limp into their August recess divided and hoping against hope that political magic will resurrect the centerpiece of President Bush's domestic agenda this fall.

Debt collectors' abusive tacticssparking consumer complaints
WASHINGTON -- Embarrassing calls at work. Threats of jail and even violence. Improper withdrawals from bank accounts. An increasing number of consumers are complaining of abusive techniques from some companies that are part of a new breed of debt collectors.

Project imagines a vehicle that avoids crashes
With Stanford University, and organizational and monetary help from Silicon Valley's venture capital firm Mohr, Davidow Ventures, the VW lab is pursuing an entry in the DARPA Grand Challenge.

America West Airlines to acquire U.S. Airways
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- U.S. Airways Group Inc., which is operating under bankruptcy protection and has agreed to be acquired by low-cost carrier America West Airlines, posted a $62 million loss for the second quarter as fuel costs surged nearly 70 percent

U.S. senator threatensregulationof file sharing
WASHINGTON -- The powerful head of the Senate Commerce Committee warned online file-sharing companies this week that if they do not crack down on piracy and pornography available via their networks, Congress will force them to act.

Start-up to let customers personalize postage
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Sending a letter can actually be fun again. A new online start-up will allow people to dress up their Old Mail with postage stamp images of Goofy, Eeyore -- or even Uncle Bob.

Business Briefcase
USDA extends period for FSA County nominees
GAINESVILLE -- The U.S. Depart of Agriculture has extended the deadline to nominate eligible candidates to serve on USDA Farm Service Agency county committees to Aug. 15.

Corporate Ladder
Dr. James J. McGuire, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, has been reappointed as Courtesy Council Assistant Professor with the Department of Surgery, University of Florida.

Car window goes from clear to dark in seconds
With the twist of a knob, the glass in an experimental VW Touareg sport-utility vehicle goes from clear to dark in one to two seconds. At VW's lab in Palo Alto, Calif., it's known as switchable glass. Inside the lab, such glass is used to separate cubicles from a nearby driving simulator.

Body armor maker's assets sold to Jax company
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- A federal bankruptcy judge has approved a Jacksonville company's $45 million bid for the assets of Second Chance Body Armor Inc., the target of lawsuits accusing it of making faulty bullet-resistant police vests.

Wedding: Nanney - Johns
WEDDING -- Katie Aline Nanney and Christopher Douglas Johns were united in marriage June 18 during a 10:30 a.m. double ring ceremony performed by the Rev. Father William C. Mooney at Corpus Christi Catholic Church.

Wedding: Vassallo - Williams
WEDDING -- The Fernandez-Llambias House was the setting at 5 p.m. July 16 for the marriage of Lisa Marie Vassallo and Benjamin Aaron Williams. Allen Crosby, notary, officiated at the double ring nuptials.

Wedding: Nanney - Johns
WEDDING -- Katie Aline Nanney and Christopher Douglas Johns were united in marriage June 18 during a 10:30 a.m. double ring ceremony performed by the Rev. Father William C. Mooney at Corpus Christi Catholic Church.

Wedding: Vassallo - Williams
WEDDING -- The Fernandez-Llambias House was the setting at 5 p.m. July 16 for the marriage of Lisa Marie Vassallo and Benjamin Aaron Williams. Allen Crosby, notary, officiated at the double ring nuptials.

Memories of Mayberry to be recalled at FOL program
Author and professional motivational humorist Jewell Kutzer will discuss her book "Memories of Mayberry: A Nostalgic Look at Andy Griffith's Hometown" from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Southeast Branch, 6670 U.S. 1 S.

Volunteer Now
The St. Johns County Guardian Ad Litem program needs volunteers to represent, in the court system, the best interests of abused, neglected and abandoned children.

Social Security Q&A
Q: My aunt receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and is, I think, beginning to show signs of Alzheimer's disease. I'm also worried that she's becoming unable to manage her benefit payments. Can anything be done to help her?

Today in History
Today is Sunday, July 31, the 212th day of 2005. There are 153 days left in the year.

World's oldest living married couple celebrates another milestone
PHILADELPHIA -- At 105, Herbert Brown is impeccably dressed in a crisp blue shirt that brings out the color of his eyes but belies the strain of time on his frail frame. Given his time spent in a Nazi concentration camp and his run-in with the notorious Adolf Eichmann, it's a wonder Brown has survived.

Lend a helping hand to Shoe the Kids
Individuals who help Shoe the Kids this school year, and those who lend a helping hand to needy women in the county, have a chance to help with their car maintenance budget.

Donated gifts
The St. Johns Council on Aging Happy Hookers Crochet Club has been very busy the last three years.

Schools flip-flop over footwear rules
For years, a no flip-flops rule has been in effect in St. Johns County public schools, and the shoes have filled the halls. Starting this year, they will be officially allowed for high school students, according to changes in the dress code.

Today in History
Today is Saturday, July 30, the 211th day of 2005. There are 154 days left in the year.

Does your school wardrobe measure up?
Rachel Schafer and Sadie Whitlock, both 16 and soon-to-be juniors at St. Augustine High, strolled through the mall during their last week of summer freedom in the skimpy styles of today: flip-flops, pleated mini-skirts, and shirts that reveal the chest, stomach or both.

Senior Notebook
COA meals
Meals are served Monday through Friday at the Council on Aging, 180 Marine St. Reservations are required. Call 823-4810 by noon the previous day.

Television prepares to infiltrate 'Sleeper Cell'
HOLLYWOOD -- When they heard about the London terrorist bombings, the cast and crew of Showtime's new series "Sleeper Cell" were saddened, but hardly surprised. Every work day, they submerge themselves in the imagined thoughts and actions of Islamic extremists living and plotting destruction in a Western city -- specifically, Los Angeles.

Go & Do
TODAY
The Changing of the Guard: Every Saturday through Sept. 3, 18th century Spanish soldier re-enactors will perform the changing of the guard at 7 p.m. at the Government House in the downtown plaza. Re-enactors will answer questions about life in St. Augustine in 1740.

School lunch policy announced for free, reduced rate meals
The St. Johns County School District has announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and Child Care Food Program.

Education Briefly
Kristyn Alligood, daughter of Barbara Battelle and Jim Alligood, St. Augustine, has been named to the dean's list at Smith College for the 2004-05 school year. The list recognizes students with a grade point average of 3.333 or above.

A declaration of independence
NEW YORK (AP) -- In many households, the tween years are the quiet years. Kids whisper with friends behind closed doors and clam up even more around adults.

Fashion Quickies
Travel fashion emergency kits
NEW YORK (AP) -- The only thing worse than a fashion emergency is a fashion emergency when you're in an unfamiliar place.

Cosmetics Q&A: Men's skin care lines shouldn't make you leery
Q: The subject of men's skin care is starting to become the norm with a lot of guys I know. With mainstream men's magazines like Maxim and Men's Health writing about the importance of a good cleanser along with daily use of moisturizers with sunscreen, men are starting to realize that makeup isn't the only way to have great skin and a handsome face.

Plant four o'clocks for sweet smells
Easily grown from seed, this brightly colored tuberous rooted flower comes in red, pink, white, yellow and variegated varieties that do well in moist soil, with full sun or partial shade, advises Stan DeFreitas in his "Complete Guide to Florida Gardening."

Your Gardening Q&A
Q. How can I control ruella and is the bark supposed to be shredding off of my crape myrtle?

Cottage style garden a winner
Sally Ann Freeman's Marine Street landscape "is truly an outstanding example of a beautiful garden," said Elli Steiger, president of Woodland Garden Circle upon awarding its prestigious Garden of the Month honor to her.

Dr. Donohue: Time usually cures menopausal hot flashes
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am coping with menopause well except for hot flashes and night sweats. My doctor says I can take estrogen for them. After reading about what estrogen can do, I'm reluctant to use it. Is there anything else? How about herbs? I hear they work. How long do hot flashes and night sweats last? -- J.M.

HOW TO Grow, Protect and Distribute Your Assets
Financial decisions have become more complex for most individuals. Two-income households, increasingly complex tax laws, financial deregulation and a greater variety of saving and investment options have increased the number of decisions an individual or family must make and the difficulty of those decisions.

HOW TO Choose an Ophthalmologist
People who have a medical problem often want to find the "best" doctor. There are many different opinions about what this means.

HOW TO Quit Smoking
You've probably tried quitting once; maybe you even went a week or two without a cigarette. But, then that tempting, evil smoking habit reared its ugly head once more. You might have thought -I'll just have one' before chain smoking a whole pack.

HOW TO Choose a Home Builder
Owning a house is a goal for many people. It can be the most important purchase of a lifetime, and choosing a builder is one of the key decisions of the process.

HOW TO Buy & Finish Solid Wood Furniture
Today's consumer is looking for the best value and quality for their home furnishings dollar, so more and more people are turning to solid wood furniture. While traditional furniture stores are carrying more pressed wood and particle board pieces, solid wood offers so much more.

HOW TO Sell Your Real Estate Using The Auction Method
When people think of auctions, most often they think of antiques, rare collections and household items such as furniture and dishes. But truth be told, most every item imaginable has been sold by the auction method including business equipment, artwork, livestock, industrial machinery and automobiles.

HOW TO Choose a Mortgage Lender
Shopping around can save you money, and when you are looking for a mortgage lender, the dollars you save can total thousands.

HOW TO Choose Internet Advertising
Day by day, the Internet continues to play a larger, more useful role in our daily lives. And savvy consumers are the most enthusiastic and loyal visitors to local Web sites for news about their communities, entertainment and dining options, shopping alternatives and more. Adding a Web component to your advertising and marketing mix is essential to maximize your reach and deliver your messages to your target audience.

HOW TO Choose a Facial Plastic Surgeon
When you choose a surgeon of any type, you want to make sure you are getting a physician with the proper credentials, one with whom you will feel comfortable and a physician that has experience in the procedures you are planning.

HOW TO Buy a New Car
Once you make a choice, do your homework.
Buying a car probably does not rank near the top of your list of treasured moments. Next to a home, a car is one of the larger items you will purchase. Often money is misspent and headaches occur.

HOW TO Choose a Physical Therapist
KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A CHOICE in selecting your physical therapist. Even if your insurance coverage has limitations, which is commonly the case with HMOs, PPOs, and Workmans Compensation, there should be a list of physical therapists you can see for therapy.

HOW TO Choose a Backup Generator
If you choose to buy a generator, make sure you get one that is rated for the amount of power that you think you will need. Look at the labels on lighting, appliances, and equipment you plan to connect to the generator to determine the amount of power that will be needed to operate the equipment.

HOW TO Choose Pharmacy/Pharmacist
If you are like most people you did not choose a pharmacist for your medication needs, you chose a pharmacy. But your pharmacist is a very important part of your health-care team and should be chosen carefully. In between doctor visits, your pharmacist can be an important resource for you. This is especially true if you are using multiple medications or need help with products such as blood glucose meters, asthma inhalers or other special-care items.

HOW TO Choose a Travel Agent
Planning a trip today can be confusing and time consuming. A travel agent not only arranges the various modes of transportation, but also may be able to save you money with early booking discounts, special fares, accommodation details and travel advisories.

HOW TO Choose Wood and Tile Flooring
Today, many people are choosing tile and wood flooring to put in their homes because of the beauty it can instantly bring to any room and because of its durability in high-traffic areas.

HOW TO Choose a Heating and Air Conditioning System
Consumers have numerous options when picking a heating or air conditioning system to heat and cool their familys home. Home-owners should pick energy-efficient equipment and ask for energy fact sheets for various models, types and designs to help with comparisons for energy usage.

HOW TO Choose Replacement Windows
Ask a handful of homeowners about their home maintenance and repair experiences and you are likely to get an earful of stories about replacing faucets, caulking bathtubs, installing base or crown moldings and a range of other minor home repairs and improvements. Few will have tackled larger projects like replacing an exterior door, hanging drywall or replacing windows.

In Depth: Laurent: A town like no other
SALEM, S.D. -- Even when the rain pelts the prairie, the soil thickens to mud and the pungent smell of cattle lingers in the air, Marvin Miller thinks this is the perfect place to be a pioneer.

Frist's defiance of Bush on stem cell research gives legislation a push
WASHINGTON -- Senate Republican leader Bill Frist's surprising decision to defy President Bush and endorse expanded federal support for stem cell research Friday dramatically changed the politics of an issue that poses the potential for lifesaving medical breakthroughs against deep ethical reservations.

Ally evicts U.S. forces
WASHINGTON -- The Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan has ended its agreement allowing U.S. military aircraft and personnel to use an air base that has been an important hub for American military operations in Afghanistan, administration officials said Saturday.

Black guests rare on Sunday talk shows, group claims
WASHINGTON -- Only 8 percent of the guests on the major Sunday morning talk shows over the past 18 months were African Americans, with three people accounting for the majority of those appearances, according to a new study by the National Urban League.

Senator, Treasury reach agreement on sales to Cuba
WASHINGTON -- Sen. Max Baucus said Friday he would allow the Senate to act on Treasury Department nominees after the department agreed to change rules that the senator said were obstructing sales of agriculture products to Cuba.

NASA: Another shuttle launch possible this year
CAPE CANAVERAL -- NASA chief Michael Griffin reaffirmed his commitment to the shuttle program Friday and took personal responsibility for the foam problems that have a put a damper on the Discovery mission.

Major union to leave AFL-CIO
WASHINGTON -- The United Food and Commercial Workers, with almost 1.4 million members, will join the Teamsters and the service workers in bolting the AFL-CIO, union leaders said Friday.

Spacewalkers test repair techniques
HOUSTON -- Two Discovery astronauts stepped into space Saturday, floating, crawling, drifting and dangling from gantries, handholds and tethers all over the space shuttle and the international space station.

President Bush aces annual checkup
BETHESDA, Md. -- President Bush was pronounced "fit for duty" after an annual checkup Saturday that showed that the 59-year-old commander in chief, an avid mountain bike rider, has lost 8 pounds since his last physical exam in December.

Senate votes to shield gunmakers from lawsuits
WASHINGTON -- The Senate voted Friday to shield firearms manufacturers, dealers and importers from lawsuits brought by victims of gun crimes, a measure opponents said had been ordered up by the gun lobby.

Volunteers conduct fund-raiser to bring Boys and Girls Club to Palatka
PALATKA -- It was broiling at Booker-Turner Park on Palatka's Northside Saturday morning and there was no lack of youthful volunteers for the seat in the dunking booth. Over at the 50-foot inflatable water slide, children were in continuous motion on the wet surface."Just look at them. They just want something to do," said Gwendolyn Evans.

Conzemius to receive award for exceptional service
The executive director of Flagler Health Care Foundation Inc. will be honored next month when he receives the Gus Craig award, bestowed by the Salvation Army. The award is given to recognize those who have given above and beyond in service to the community.

Huge classes hurt learning
Students in Florida learn in the some of the largest schools in the country, and that could be detrimental to their education, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Police Report: Internet strangers
PALM COAST
Internet strangers: After a 16-year-old Palm Coast girl went missing last weekend, investigators from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office found that she left to meet a man from the internet, police said.

No one claims winning ticket
A winning lottery ticket was sold at the World Golf Village Publix, but as of Friday night no one had claimed it, according to the Florida Lottery.

A year after separation, formerly conjoined twins seem reborn
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- One year after a neurosurgeon separated them by cutting through a section of brain, Carl Aguirre says "Wow!" as he whizzes a toy truck off the tray of his high chair and his brother Clarence holds his nose to let his mother know his diaper is dirty.

Bryan sentenced to life
Jurors took the words of Dennis Markly Bryan's attorney to heart when they showed mercy to the defendant Friday evening and sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole instead of death for the 2000 murder of a St. Augustine Subway clerk.

Academies are cure for BIG school blues
It's the groan of students everywhere learning the Pythagorean theorem, dangling participles, or the periodic table: "When am I ever going to need to know this?"

For the Record
Schools to hold open house
The new South Woods Elementary School on State Road 206 just east of State Road 207 will hold open house Tuesday for second and fourth grades from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Wednesday for grades one, three and five from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Marriage Applicants
Michael David Reynolds, 48, and Lucrezia Grace Antonino, 55, both of St. Augustine.

Elizabeth Ann McGuire
Elizabeth Ann McGuire, 73, of St. Augustine, died July 28, 2005, at her home. Mrs. McGuire was a native of New York, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 17 years. Mrs. McGuire was a registered nurse, and a member of the League of Women Voters and Registered Nurses Retired.

Timothy Russell Lee
Timothy Russell Lee, 44, of St. Augustine, died July 29, 2005, at Flagler Hospital. He was born in St. Augustine of the late A.J. Lee. He was a dump truck driver.

Noel David Wilson
Noel David Wilson, 74, of Jacksonville, died July 28, 2005, at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida in Jacksonville. Mr. Wilson was a native of Montgomery, Ala., and had resided in Jacksonville since 1945. Mr. Wilson was born Nov. 2, 1930, and was a member of the Garden View Baptist Church in Jacksonville and Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Wellborn.

Eloise Cooksey Ross
Eloise Cooksey Ross, died July 26, 2005 at Scripps Green Hospital in LaJolla, California surrounded by loving friends and family. Eloise was born as the daughter of William L. Cooksey and Jesse Shepard Cooksey on July 20, 1919 in Tallahassee, Florida. She was raised in St. Augustine's Calvary Baptist Church and as an adult continued her spiritual growth as a member of Ancient City Baptist Church. She was a 1937 graduate of Ketterlinus High School.

Philip Dale Hammond
Philip Dale Hammond, 57, of St. Augustine, died July 27, 2005, at Flagler Hospital. He was born in Jeffersonville, Ind. and had resided in St. Augustine since 1982, moving from Stuart, Fla. He had worked as a surveyor and later did over the road truck driving. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, former member of Moose Lodge and member of St. Andrews Charismatic Episcopal Church.

Richard Wallace
Richard Wallace of Crescent Cove, St. Augustine, died at Flagler Hospital on Monday, July 25, 2005. Born in Croydon, England, April 2, 1918. Much of his youth was spent in Egypt, where his parents were stationed with the Eastern Telegraph Company. Thus schooled through graduation at Victoria College, Alexandria; he acquired wide appreciation of literary words and languages, Latin, French, Arabic, and of course English. He joined the Royal Air Force and served in North Africa, Palestine and World War II. A medalled veteran. Once "demobbed" (end of service), he was employed by the Deciduous Fruit Board, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa in 1946, and in 1947 he met Pamela Williams and they married February 1948.

Michael Dennis White
Michael Dennis White, 44 of St Augustine, Fla. died July 29, 2005 at his home. He was born in Orlando, Fla. He was an electrician for the St Johns County School District. He was of the Baptist faith.

John Ray Williams
John Ray Williams, 89, died Thursday, July 28, 2005. He had lived in St. Augustine since his discharge from the Navy after World War II. He owned and operated City Gate Antigue Shoppe. He was also a Realtor.

Maury F. Tobler
Maury F. Tobler, 41, of St. Augustine, died July 28, 2005, at Porpoise Point on Vilano Beach. Mr. Tobler was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine.

Larry J. Thames
Larry J. Thames, 54, of Hastings, died July 17, 2005 at Flagler Hospital. He was native and longtime resident of Perry, Fla. and had resided in Hastings for four years. He worked at as a mill-wright for Watkins Engineering for 20 years in Perry.

Linda Jean Wise
Linda Jean Wise, 62, of St. Augustine, died July 28, 2005, at Flagler Hospital. She was a native of Wildwood and had resided in St. Augustine for 25 years. She was a homemaker.

Why it matters who sits on the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON -- Most kids have seen a presidential election or two and they know why it's such a big deal -- the person voters choose every four years to lead the United States has a lot of power.

Style conscious students adding class to dorm rooms
WASHINGTON -- Patrick Baglino, a designer here, works with multimillion-dollar budgets. He's decorated mansions in Washington, New York lofts in SoHo, and waterfront condos in Florida. He also does dorm rooms.

Beeson scholarships awarded by Sister Cities group
The first Kenneth H. Beeson Jr. scholarship was awarded recently by the St. Augustine Sister Cities Association Inc. A total of $3,000 was presented to students who participated in the 2005 St. Augustine/Aviles Student Exchange Program.The annual scholarship of $1,500 was doubled this year since the 2004 Exchange was not held due to international challenges.

Back from Boys State
Lasting memories and lasting friendships are two special features of a week at Boys State in Tallahassee this summer, says one of the 500 delegates who attended the June gathering.

Injured teen warns others about beach safety
Josh Basile knew that the beach could be a lot of fun. He loved playing in the waves. What the Potomac teen-ager didn't know was how best to stay safe in the water. Because of that, he got badly hurt last summer.

Letter: Recent article needs some clarification
Editor: I initially read the article, "Lifting for Jesus", in the July 18 The Record because I am also interested in physical fitness and do greatly appreciate Jesus Christ's ransom sacrifice. I am proudly a Jehovah's Witness, being baptized for the past 16 years.

Guest Column: Biblical inerrancy and homosexuality
In response to a July 15 letter in The Record, the writer appears to addresses two issues, Biblical inerrancy or absolute truth and condemnation of the homosexuality in the Bible. Both issues require discussion, if not rebuttal.

Letter: 'Rationale' for SJSC purchase an oxymoron
Editor: The public was initially told the purpose of the county purchase of St. Johns Service Company (SJSC) was to gain "economies of scale." There are no economies of scale in the current proposal because SJSC would be "a separate enterprise fund" and a "stand-alone" deal. A written legal opinion of two distinct rates structures for county utility customers was requested, yet none have been provided by the county.

Letter: Protest with us
Editor: St. Augustine People for Peace and Justice and Grandparents for Peace are sponsoring monthly Peace protests/demonstrations at the foot of the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine. The next one is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The theme is: We Support Our Troops: Bring Them Home Now.

Letter: Right on cue, again
Editor: It no sooner comes out that the president's right-hand man is involved in the outing of an undercover CIA operative, then, viola, he publicly announces his nominee for the Supreme Court.

Editorial
A most proper promotion
Warmest congratulations and a respectful salute to Col. Lisa Craig who showed us all that leadership and duty trumps gender in "this man's" Army National Guard. Craig was promoted to full colonel this week; the first woman to achieve that rank through the Florida Army National Guard officers candidate school. The Florida National Guard is headquartered here in St. Augustine.

Editorial: Does income affect school achievement?
Last week The Record ran a front-page story on school grades. St. Johns County was among 15 "A" -- rated schools in the state. And it is among only 10 school districts to achieve that rating in each of the four years the system has been in place. The schools are rated in much the same way their students are; FCAT scores, overall learning gains and gains in the lower 25 percent of the student population.

Perspective: Cold is better than hot any day of the week
It's easy to think you prefer summer to winter when it's 10 below zero and the wind is howling, and it's easy to think you prefer winter to summer when it's 94 in the shade, but I've set aside those factors that alter our ability to think straight while we're enduring them. I've decided that under any conditions, I prefer zero to 100 degrees.

The Roundup
Palmer says he's done playing major championships
KETTERING, Ohio -- Arnold Palmer, the king of seven Grand Slam events and five more as a senior, bid an emotional farewell Friday to his 50-year major championship career.

Blockbuster in the making: Could manny be heading to the Mets?
HOUSTON -- A blockbuster deal that would bring Boston Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez and Devil Rays closer Danys Baez to the New York Mets was being actively discussed on Friday, a high-level executive with one of the teams said. The juggernaut trade would send Mike Cameron and Aubrey Huff to Boston, while shipping prospects to Tampa Bay.

Cadillac signs, reports to Bucs training camp
LAKE BUENA VISTA -- Rookie running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams made good on a promise to get into training camp for Tampa Bay's first practice, signing a multi-year contract Friday with the Buccaneers.

Vijay pulls away froM Tiger at Buick Open
GRAND BLANC, Mich. -- When the world's top two golfers were introduced on the first tee, a packed gallery politely clapped for Vijay Singh and roared for Tiger Woods.

Back to Work
JACKSONVILLE -- The Jaguars' quest to end their five-year postseason drought shifted into a higher gear Friday as the players reported to training camp.

Bowden, Coker greet media
LAKE BUENA VISTA -- Larry Coker had a plane to grab, so he and Bobby Bowden didn't have much time to catch up on things, like brand new quarterbacks and instant replay.

Hunter hurt as BoSox beat Twins
BOSTON -- John Olerud hit a grand slam and Bronson Arroyo allowed three runs and five hits in 7 1-3 innings to lead Boston to its third straight win, 8-5 over Minnesota on Friday night.

The Roundup
Ramirez scratched, Cameron upset by trade talk
Manny Ramirez was scratched from Boston's lineup just before Saturday's game, and New York Mets outfielder Mike Cameron said he was upset by talk that he could be included in a trade for the Red Sox All-Star slugger.

Get in the Ring
Four St. Augustine boxers were on the card Saturday night as St. Augustine Boxing Club and USA Boxing sponsored 16 three-round, amateur bouts at Mark Lance National Guard Armory on San Marco Boulevard.

Giants get an early scare in camp
The New York Giants got a scare Saturday when Plaxico Burress, one of their main offseason acquisitions, injured a knee 30 minutes into the team's first preseason practice.

Triathlons prove popularwith women, amateurs
AURORA, Colo.-- When Galinda Knight was training for her first triathlon, she crashed trying to change gears on her bike, accidentally tore the zipper on her wet suit and discovered she was an elite doggie paddler

Softball league struggles to survive
LOWELL, Mass. -- Joe Adlman climbs on the small press box behind home plate and secures two large speakers to the roof with duct tape. His wife drives the van carrying equipment. Their daughter tests the sound level of the music to be played during that night's game.

Summer Swing: St. Augustine Shores No. 11, par 5, 468 yards
On the course
What it's like on the box: You know it's going to be a tricky hole when you can't even see the flag from the tee box. That means you have to make a decision: Do I hit straight where I can see it or get greedy and try to put it closer to the hole?

Tax holiday winding to close
ORLANDO (AP) -- For the third time in the nine-day sales tax holiday for schools supplies, Gov. Jeb Bush appeared at a shopping outlet Friday to encourage Florida residents to spend money before the break ends Sunday.

Mega Money jackpot rolls over
TALLAHASSEE (AP) -- No tickets matched the four winning numbers plus the Mega Ball number and the jackpot rolled over to an estimated $1.8 million in the Mega Money game, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.

Top Ten List
The world's best airlines, from Skytrax's annual survey of 12 million passengers:

Brazilian city casts its magical spell
SALVADOR, Brazil -- It took only a few seconds standing outside our waterfront hotel to pick up on Salvador's infectious, laid-back vibe. It's as much a part of the city's character as its clear-watered beaches and rich Afro-Brazilian culture, as present as the skinny palm trees and drummers pounding African rhythms through the streets.

Ile Bonaventure
Editor's note: One-Tank Trips will return next week.
ILE BONAVENTURE, Quebec -- The seasonal inhabitants of this island are noisy. And smelly. And they come by the thousands, with their offspring and their strange customs.

Travel notes
Distinctive destinations
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- Is your city or town a great place to visit?

Suicide bomber hits Army recruits in Iraq
MOSUL, Iraq -- A suicide bomber wearing a belt rigged with explosives blew himself up among dozens of Iraqi men gathering at an army recruiting event in northern Iraq Friday, police said.

Protest march in Egypt turns violent
CAIRO, Egypt -- Police and government supporters beat pro-reform activists with batons, sometimes kicking them as they on lay the ground, during a protest Saturday against President Hosni Mubarak's announcement that he would run for re-election for a fifth time.

Police nab suspects behind failed transit attacks
LONDON -- Last week's images showed them escaping from botched terror attacks, one wearing a "New York" sweat shirt. Cameras on Friday captured them bare-chested on an apartment balcony, arms flung overhead in surrender after eight days on the run.

Suspect in London attack likely to fight extradition
ROME -- A suspect in the failed London transit bombings admitted Saturday to a role in the attack but said it was only intended to be an attention-grabbing strike, not a deadly one, a legal expert familiar with the investigation said.

Search for missing teen focuses on landfill
ORANJESTAD, Aruba -- Police and volunteers picked through a landfill Saturday where a witness claimed he saw men dumping a female body two days after an Alabama teenager vanished.

Bomb explosions in Iraq kill nine
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Bombs killed two British contractors in southern Iraq and seven people in the heart of the capital Saturday, as framers of the new constitution were pessimistic they could meet an August deadline for parliament to approve a draft.

Internet pushes limits of controlled speech, communication in China
BEIJING -- After a flood last month in northeast China killed more than 100 children, a Chinese reporter trying to unearth details about the tragedy ran into a familiar skepticism: Locals suspected he would not report that officials had covered up the government incompetence that led to many of the deaths.

Death toll in India from monsoon rains might hit 1,000
BOMBAY, India -- Hundreds of angry demonstrators blocked traffic for hours Saturday to demand restoration of drinking water and electricity and clearing of rotting animal carcasses after this week's monsoon rains in western India. Officials said the death toll could reach 1,000.

Palestinians pledge calm during withdrawal
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Palestinian forces desperately need better weapons and military equipment, but will maintain calm during Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip "even if we have to use clubs," a Palestinian official said Saturday.

World not ready for flu threat, officials say
WASHINGTON -- Public health officials preparing to battle what they view as an inevitable influenza pandemic say the world lacks the medical weapons to fight the disease effectively, and will not have them anytime soon.

Islamic law likely to play strong role in Iraq
CAIRO, Egypt -- The framers of Iraq's constitution appear likely to enshrine Islam as the main basis of law in the country -- a stronger role than the United States had hoped for and one some Iraqis fear will mean a more fundamentalist regime.